Easy Release & Remove Stuck Ignition Key w/ Dead or Weak Battery (All GM Chevy Cobalt & Pontiac G5)

This is a simple quick video to easily get your stuck Chevy or Pontiac car key freed from the ignition switch super fast! You can perform the procedure with nearly any small flat metal object improvised as a prying tool if you do not have a pocket flat head screwdriver. Dead battery? No problem.
Illustrated using a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS, but also applicable to all 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 for both the Chevy Cobalt and the Pontiac G5 models.
Applies to other GM models as well, check for the access door below the steering column as shown in the video and if it is there then more than likely this video will help you out with that model as well. Viewers below have confirmed this also works on the Chevy Equinox, Chevy HHR, Saturn Sky, Pontiac Solstice, and Pontiac Torrent, for example. If your vehicle does NOT have the little access door, but rather a rubber pad below the key, then try this other video instead: • Easy Release & Remove ... . And if you have instead an access tube or slit below the steering wheel try this video instead: • Easy Release & Remove ...
GM Warranty:
There is an extended factory warranty (15 years / unlimited miles) if this problem is the result of a defective automatic transmission shifter defect. You may want to check on that - static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/201...
The eBay and Amazon search links below are paid links, for which I may be compensated and earn a commission, if you choose to buy the parts and tools shown in this video thru them:
Did you break or loose the access cover door? It's GM part 15921101: ebay.us/lJaH2J
And if I've saved you some $$ here, consider some coins for the coffee tip-jar! ko-fi.com/drshock
Cobalt G5 HHR Equinox Torrent
Chapters:
0:00 - Problem overview
0:22 - Access door
1:25 - Reset
#drshock #cobalt #pontiacg5 #hhr
Disclaimer: DrShock, the alias for the human content creator for this KZbin channel, is not responsible for any damages, injuries, losses, or liabilities associated with any repairs, upgrades, or maintenance performed on yours, or any other, vehicle whatsoever. No warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided within this channel. Viewing and using the “as-is" information of this channel is totally at your own risk. Always wear personal protection equipment and follow appropriate vehicle manufacturer service manual guidelines with original manufacturer parts only when performing any repairs, upgrades, or maintenance upon any vehicle.

[@zorayhamontoya333]

I’ve been trying for hours and different ways to get the key out. Hot and frustrated, I almost lost it. Luckily I found this video. Thank you sooooooo much. I appreciate it.

[@Jessica-tz5cl]

U sound like me 😫😫😫

[@nielsbohr7962]

The perfect example of think smarter not harder… I spent several hours over several days looking up how to get key out of acc position, didn’t even think to search my cobalt specific and find this gem

[@keanan4631]

2007 Chevy Cobolt. You are a lifesaver! The battery is in the trunk and it wouldn’t let me open the trunk until the key was out.

[@salmankhan-hd3gv]

Same thing happened with me this video is very helpful

[@lilshothitemup]

Same shit happened to me to

[@kailynallen7026]

Same super helpful 😌

[@savvysav4075]

Sameeee here, was freaking out worried I was gonna have to call my dad while late to curfew but this saved my butt

[@diannahauf5136]

Ditto! Bless you! Single mom here with teen and the exact same thing happened. Was able to get the key out and replace the battery!😁🤗

[@cloutsteezo2269]

THANK YOU! My battery died and I couldn’t get my key out. Thank god for KZbin and people like you

[@ArmandoGarcia-er6jp]

Once again, KZbin comes through when you need it most. Salute to your sir!

[@kofimensa7305]

My God in heaven will bless you and your entire generation. I just tried this method on my 2008 Pontiac G5 and it worked. I have removed the stuck key. I was about giving up.God bless you. Thank you

[@MClollolol]

Ive watched this like 10 times now just reliving the satisfaction when the key comes out. Uhhhhhf. That release is like no other

[@guccigaming998]

I was furious beating on the steering wheel then this dudes calming voice and good directions saved me, thank you so much

[@wealthofsocietywos9324]

Thanks bro just got a $4,000 car for $650 and it was because the key was stuck, ND this worked instantly ! Thank you thank you !

[@grnpeepers2683]

🍀Wow! Lucky you!🍀 Hope you bought a lottery ticket that day too!🍀😁🍀 Hope you're enjoying your deal of the century still!! Happy motoring! Peace 🕊️😘

[@knine371]

budd, 2 years later and i find this video, saved our geocerys and our day, thanks alot. for real

[@juancarlos-rg3ei]

I saw in another video a guy literally dismount al the cover down direction column, with your video a did it in 30 sec at night, with a flashlight of course...so cool thanks man

[@user-sw7od4yg7n]

Made it 5 years ago. Helped me today, thanks for the video.

[@michaelarthur7985]

Thanks, I came out to a dead battery this morning and you saved me so much time, thanks!

[@ladylauki9369]

I created a channel just so I could comment and thank you for this video. My battery died as I tried to turn my car on, resulting in my key getting stuck. My battery is in the trunk, but when help arrived the trunk button wouldn't work and my only key was trapped in the ignition! Can't put my back seats down without trunk access so if not for this video I would have needed to get my car towed all for a dead battery!!! Whoever designed my car is the worst! Seriously, thank you so much!!

[@ladylauki9369]

Just had to add that this just saved my father too! Next time either of us get a new car it sure as hell is not having the battery in the trunk, literally impossible to jump your car unless you know to do this!

[@MickeYPt]

Very well instructed and saved me from from lots of headaches and frustration!

[@bengarrett3102]

You saved me!!!. It was actually under the steering column but I found it. After my wife yelling at me for 2 hours

[@kesleigha1256]

saved me from crying in my work parking lot, thank you

[@Beauty4ashees]

Thank you so much for this!!! other videos on this content makes it complicated but you were straight to the point with the quickness & you can actually see what you're doing.❤❤❤

[@LILBITOFACEEELYFE]

OMG I had to like, comment and subscribe. You saved me and was the ONLY one that showed me exactly what I needed and you didn’t drag your video. And I’m watching this in 2022 for a 2007 Chevy HHR. Thanks buddy❤️❤️❤️‼️

[@FancyGeeks]

You're doing the Lord's Work. Thank you so much.

[@antiricergt]

Thank you sir! I’m out here trying to install this double din apple radio thing and have everything tore apart lol. Tried to take the key out and whoops it’s not coming. I’m getting worried and googled how to do it when your video shows up. It works like a charm bud!!!

[@lagoonguy]

this just saved me! now to unlock the trunk and try to actually charge the physical battery because that positive/negative thing under the hood has -never- worked when i needed a jump. always had to go to the battery

[@jeffreyohler2599]

Ya know I used to things bot being easy and working right the 1st time. Yet this was about as easy as it gets. Lol the las time I tried to start my car the battery died on me and the key got stuck. Fast forward a few months to now and ta duh,it came right out. Lol had I known just how easy it was. We are truely blessed to have technologies lile youtube. Thank you soooo much Dr.Shock!! Much appreciated sir!!

[@SirGolfalot-]

Same thing happens if you try to start the vehicle with a dead or near dead battery. Good video

[@em156]

Seriously a million times over, thank you thank you THANK YOUUUUUUU!!!

[@DeNieLLe1207]

This worked like a dream! Literally took me 2 seconds and I have zero automotive skills. Thank you so much!!

[@bsouthmama3010]

Thank u so much!! I am stuck out of town at the hospital with my daughter and u totally saved me. God bless!!

[@bobbyaxelrod4153]

Man I so appreciate this video! For some reason my battery every so often and if the my booster is dead I’ve been forced to leave key in ignition covered by a towel or something. Not any more! Thank you! subscribed 🙌🏼👍🏼

[@stevenharrison6689]

Oh my God thank you so much. Last time I jumped the car from under the hood and it fucked up the computer and It wouldn’t let me shift past 1st gear. All I had to do was unhook the battery for 15 minutes though. So if it happens to anyone of you there you go.

[@marknycum6941]

Saved my butt, why GM had to do this I can't figure out. It would take a million idiots to think that a dead battery and your key stuck in the ignition is some sort of an advantage to the owner, the person stealing the car probably already knew that, but only desperate thieves steal 2008 Cobalts.

[@ratsumatra3003]

You made me look like a hero to my kid. Mom rocks today!!!

[@CUBANITOS16]

Thank you. Saved me a lot of money. You deserved million of view.

[@jlei1995]

You are a hero. I was trying so hard almost brooe the key saw your video and it took seconds to get it out. Thank you so kuch. 🎉🎉😃😃

[@sophiadavenport3959]

You saved me from getting my ass whooped by my mother God bless you.

[@wrestlerecap1324]

Thank you so much..and also thank you for not stretching this into a 15 minute video 😄

[@Mars87730]

OMG THIS VIDEO JUST HELPED ME SO MUCH I WAS GONNA BE STRANDED IN THE RAIN AT WORK! Thanks sir! 💙

[@LadyDuke4]

I Have A 2012 And It Works 🎉🎉🎉I Was Panicking And Was About To Call AAA You’re Awesome!!!!!!

[@bradric5602]

Your the man bud!! I just bought a 2006 pontiac pursuit with no key fob and only one key which got stuck in ignition after the battery died! Really appriciate the video brother!!!!

[@kaseyjohns5169]

Thank you so much for this video I been stuck at Walgreens for a hour with my wife and 5 month old baby I wouldn't have got with out your help

[@hi808lady730]

Thank You! After a couple hours of frustration, I found this video. I'm so happy it was the first to come up. Worked for our Saturn as well.

[@simplywhatever6706]

My daughter bought the same car and the key got the next day! I was at work when it happened. I just did your trick and it works! I have the key now! She doesn't know it as yet, she is upsets about it! She doesn't want to talk to me, I went out side all by myself and did it! I will and c what will happen in the morning 😂

[@simplywhatever6706]

Thanks again

[@elleksa]

Thank you SO much! I was panicking when my car randomly did this and I was in the middle of the road and this video helped me!!

[@lfawnwebb2413]

Thank the Father for you and this fix.

[@kingddadripgod1639]

Your a blessing for that...I wish I could reward you for this because I thought I would never get my key out

[@mariamosley9861]

Dude you are amazing I just got my keys out..love you for life

[@freaknasty815]

This was awesome. Thank you! Brand new battery but cable keeps coming off. Was stranded at my kids school and can't get my trunk to pop. You're a life saver

[@IkariaDark]

Thank god I keep having a battery problem with my vehicle and this is a god send

[@mrbeefy604]

Thx bro, got my key stuck in -30 c. Helped me out in a jam

[@stefaniemolnar4297]

Thank you for this video! I was able to do it myself and my husband was so impressed with me!!

[@mikemurch]

Thank you so much, this started on new years eve. You saved my night. Unfortunately it keeps doing it, but now I can get the key out until I see my mechanic. Happy New Yeats, everyone be safe.

[@philipa.9228]

Without this I would have to leave my key in the ignition with the door unlocked since the battery is dead, not a good prospect. So thanks for that.

[@laurarocha2970]

2009 Cobalt... thank you so much I was able to get my key out of the ignition!!

[@kirubakaranvelswamy6368]

I found this video super helpful. Thanks for posting this.

[@bessnillard4502]

Thank you for this video. I tried for over an hour to get my key out. You saved me a lot of money!!! I think my battery just needs a jump.

[@sandstorm3232]

Thanks for the awesome tip! Had the key out in a couple of minutes, then just needed a jump. AAA wanted to just tow the car, on a Saturday. Saved me a huge hassle!

[@bradleycampbell8088]

Omg I was a former maintenance tech. This battery must be 15 years old, have to trickle charge it all the time. When rule of thumb is the battery only lasts 4 years. Good ol' Delco. Thanks I didn't know how to go about releasing the key.

[@gerardobarba84]

Your video saved me a lot of time and most importantly I did not wreck my 2014 Chevy Malibu steering column. Mine has a little hole which I used a 4” small flat screwdriver to “un hitch” it. Just went in blindly with the screwdriver, took about 3 seconds! Thank you so much!

[@MClollolol]

Dr. Shock! Thank you so much for saving me today. I wish you all the best ! God bless!

[@TheReal3money]

Bruh you the best for this video just saved me a days worth of problems

[@papagregorio6688]

Dude thanks ! Helped get my wifes saturn sky key out!

[@edwardmclaughlin390]

Thanks so much, I finally got my keys out of my car after 3 hours of not being able to you rock dude!

[@allencasado814]

Worked perfectly for my Chevy Equinox. Thanks for this.

[@codysnakovsky6580]

Yo u just saved me I love you stuck at school but thanks to you I love you

[@Glenpat]

You are a F-ing saint. Saved me so much trouble this winter. Left my pursuit sitting too long

[@captaincandro3123]

Thank you!!!! Stuck in the parking lot in the rain at 1am with a dead battery and the key was stuck and of course, battery is in the trunk (and cant put the back seats down without being in the trunk). This helped us soooooo much!!!

[@andrespecina1660]

Excellent video!! I was having trouble with my key just right now and this video helped ! Thank you!

[@ClickClack_Bam]

Man thank you so much for this. My key was just stuck & this worked for me!

[@SyFyMessiah]

OMG! I hope this works tomorrow! My car was sitting up for awhile and my dad moved it. The battery was very low and we were wondering why the key didn't come out. I hope this video is the key😉

[@SyFyMessiah]

Update* this fixed the problem! Glad I ran into this video

[@sharonmiller2355]

Oh my goddd. Thank you so much. You saved my life. Oh my god I was about to cry 😂😭😭🙏

[@trentjacobs1901]

This video just saved me rn from spending almost 100$ and I got my key out! Thank you!

[@jessxcz]

Omg it worked No assistance Needed, we'll physical assistance thank you so much ❤️

[@jessicacisneros158]

Thank you! My car is a cobalt and the battery died but this worked!

[@MichaelBnothere]

Thank you so much that's really save me a lot of grief. It worked on a 2017 Pontiac Torrent as well. Have a great day

[@wilmakanwar3145]

You are wonderful. So easy to get stuck key out of ignition. Simple and no stress. Thank you!

[@roylawson7250]

Greatly appreciated it's 4:00 in the morning my time and my key was stuck I got it out of my ignition due to your video thank you

[@misses9896]

Worked perfectly for 2010 chevy hhr thank you so much..

[@haitianxhoneyy.7615]

Tried this on my Chevy Trailblazer n it worked! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@Kingbundy95]

Omg this was so helpful was stressing how I’ll be able to get to my trunk to jump my car for days

[@GennyGambino]

Ugh thank you so much, i’ve been trying to get this key out for like 30 minutes 😭

[@AmayaNyxx]

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[@BadPenny3]

Worked exactly like the video said. Thank you.

[@kevinhoffman5651]

Thank you so much. It only took 2 seconds. Life saver!!!!

[@burphetbernice6468]

O my Goodness may God bless you!!!! You just saved a life

[@3oxisprimus848]

THANKS MAN, IT WORKED BEAUTIFULLY!!👊🏿

[@chanteledwards3615]

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[@riseupwithtamara]

Thank you so much it worked like a charm. Now to wait till it warms up so I can get my car jumped as the batttery died

[@zmwillard]

I've had this problem for 7 years with my 07 Torrent, and no solution. Thank you so much!

[@leslymontero2233]

This is the one video that actually did it for me thank you 🙏

[@ganoobies7157]

Was looking for a video like this didn’t realize we had the same car. Bless you 😭

[@vincinarmstrong694]

This shit made my day so much easier, thank you hoss. True king

[@doreens120]

2011 Chevy equinox and this worked, thank you so much!

[@Khaleesi_KilledU]

🥴🙄🤦💁😒 Thank God for people like you. I knew that dang door below my steering wheel was for something! Much appreciated sir!

[@Khaleesi_KilledU]

Btw mine was a 2010 Chevy cobalt

[@pablofreshscobar1413]

You a real one for this one , I was trying hours to get my key out. Much love bro .

[@eduardogarza4254]

This worked and it was literally for the exact car i had thank u so much my keys been stuck ever since the battery died

[@grantdixson1442]

You're the man, man.

[@michaelzeigler9033]

Great video! This method worked perfectly on my 2009 Chevy Cobalt. Thanks!

[@darwinmartinez5054]

This video was so helpful to me , Thank you so much for uploading it.

[@NerverStopingthebeat]

This just saved me and my best friend so much, thank you!

[@jalilmoore4731]

You are the REAL MVP!!!!

[@castrolauraand5588]

Thank you. You got me out of a problem